It's Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 Day, honor her legacy with Broadway tickets - USA Today
Sept. 25 marks the inaugural Dolly Parton "9 to 5" Day, honoring the life and work of one of country music's most beloved icons.
It's been one month since Parton died after a brief battle with cancer at 80, leaving behind an incredible legacy that has touched generations of fans.
From her humble beginnings in the Smoky Mountains to her rise as the "Queen of Country," Parton built a career that transcended music, becoming a beloved entertainer, philanthropist and global cultural icon whose work continues to resonate with generations of fans.
That legacy is also set to take center stage on Broadway with "DOLLY: A True Original Musical," a production inspired by Parton’s extraordinary life. The Broadway production is scheduled to begin previews Monday, Dec. 7, at New York City's St. James Theatre, with its official opening set for Jan. 19— what would have been Parton’s 81st birthday.
Parton helped develop the musical, which tells her story through her own words and music. The production will feature some of her most beloved hits, including "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," "Coat of Many Colors" and "9 to 5," alongside original songs written specifically for the show.
With the musical bringing Parton's story to Broadway, the production offers fans another way to look back on her remarkable career, her music and the legacy she built over decades in the spotlight.
Here's everything to know about how to buy tickets for "DOLLY: A True Original Musical."
As of publication, tickets are still available for most "DOLLY: A True Original Musical," performances with some selling out quickly. The cheapest available tickets are currently available starting at $119 on Dec. 23 and $119 on Dec. 30. See the schedule below.
All December shows are scheduled for 8 p.m. ET unless otherwise specified.
After the preview shows in December 2026, Parton will then have the official grand opening on what would've been her 81st birthday on Jan. 19, 2027. The shows continue through the next year into January 2028.
While official casting for the Broadway production has not yet been announced, Kerry Butler (from "Hairspray") played the "Here You Come Again" icon in an early workshop of the musical.
There was also a Nashville run of the show, where three actresses stepped into Parton's shoes at different points in her life: Quinn Titcomb played her as a little girl, Carrie St. Louis portrayed her as a young woman and Katie Rose Clarke (from "Merrily We Roll Along") portrayed her as the adult icon we all loved.
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